About FEYReP

Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path-initiative (FEYReP) is a non governmental, not for profit organization based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Established since 2015, the organization was set up with the aim of creating a robust economic empowerment pathway for women, girls and support widowed families through a well defined economic empowerment framework that is target specific and sustainable. In addition, feyrep provides integrated support for female victims and survivors of various forms of Sexual and Gender Based violence including survivors of trafficking, especially female returnees trafficked for sex and related abuses.
About FEYReP

Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path-initiative (FEYReP) is a non governmental, not for profit organization based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Established since 2015, the organization was set up with the aim of creating a robust economic empowerment pathway for families and support widowed homes through a well defined economic empowerment framework that is target specific and sustainable.

In addition, feyrep provides integrated support for female victims and survivors of various forms of Sexual and Gender Based violence including survivors of trafficking, especially female returnees trafficked for sex and related abuses.

Furthermore, FEYReP pursues a systematic and dynamic structure, allowing her to work with women, youths and children; by

  • Promoting community advocacy as tool for social re-orientation,
  • Promoting SGBV prevention, response and intervention activities
  • Promoting integrated and inclusive support for survivor - TIPs (trafficking in Persons, through coordinated and managed shelter services
  • Promoting digital education and utilization for marginalized and under-served populations, especially PWDs
  • Collaborating with relevant stakeholders in the area of drugs prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and community reintegration of survivors.
  • Providing support for improved social interventions data collection and management

With failing family structures, especially the grip on traditional systems such as deprivations of the rightsof the girl child, FEYReP believes that a coordinated mechanism that brings every stakeholder onboard is the way to go.

This is why we continue to expand our collaborative structure, while strengthening capacity for our team in meeting with daily social intervention realities.

It is important to mention, that in these past years, we have worked with:

  • UNFPA, a collaboration that saw the setting up of the FEYReP - UNFPA SGBV

Response and Prevention Centre - serving also as a transit facility.

  • Heartland Alliance, partnering for the provision of comprehensive medical services and clinical counseling for SGBV survivors and TIPs
  • Vitamin Angels, partnering for the provision of vitamin A, Abendazole and MMS supplementation for children and maternal counseling for expectant and nursing mothers.
  • AKISAN - USA, partnering for the provision of ante natal and post natal services.
  • USAID, partnering for the domestication of the VAPP Law, Gender policy and the dialectical translation of same
  • CPN, partnering to provide integrated child protection and child safeguarding services, towards ending all forms of child related Abuses
  • AKSG, partnering to promote sustainable economic empowerment intervention for women and girls, especially survivors of all forms of SGBV
  • NAPTIP, collaborating for the effective provision of care and support to TIPs (trafficking in persons) in the state owned and NAPTIP operated shelters
  • HALLOWED Hands Initiative, partnering for effective data management across interconnected programs
  • NDLEA, partnering to improve services in the areas of Drug abuse prevention, treatment and reintegration - including the setting up of a 50 capacity, treatment and rehabilitation facility in Uyo.
  • NCAA & NACTAL membership, working to end all forms of child labour and trafficking
  • Layer360 Plus, partnering for the provision of integrated Counseling & PSS services in shelters and treatment facilities.

With her office located in Plot 22 F-Line, Ewet Housing estate, the heart of the capital city, andh her well motivated team, FEYREP manages the following facilities additionally:

  • A child correctional facility with 120 inmates, ages 9 - 17
  • An Orphanage with with 200 children, ages 5 - 21,
  • A 14 capacity transit shelter supported by UNFPA and the NOWAGIAN Government
  • A 62 capacity permanent TIP shelter managed by FEYREP and assisted by the

State anti trafficking task-force

  • A 28 capacity treatment and rehabilitation manged in partnership with NDLEA

FEYREP is positioned for greater responsibilities and seeking broader collaboration with relevant partners, as she looks into future.

The Founder

Ever since she became the First lady of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel brought a new layer of engagement associated with the office of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. Through her deep Christian and compassionate spirit, her unbridled sense of altruism and an acute appreciation of the inherent faith and belief in the goodness of the human condition, she has used her office to advance the cause of the poor, the sick, the handicapped and the infirmed. 

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Dear Friends and Partners,

As the founder of FEYReP, I am deeply honored for the support we have enjoyed through you over the years.

Together, we stand at a critical juncture in our journey toward meaningful change, and I want to share our unwavering commitment to empowering rural communities and advocating for justice and equality.

In the heart of every rural community lies the potential to create lasting transformation. At FEYReP, we believe that empowering our youth is essential for building resilient societies. Our youth reorientation programs not only equip young individuals with the skills they need to thrive but also inspire them to become change-makers within their communities. By investing in their potential, we pave the way for a brighter, greater and prosperous future.

As you may already be aware, gender advocacy is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls, championing their voices, and ensuring they have access to opportunities that have historically been out of reach. Together, we can dismantle the barriers that hinder their progress and work toward a society where every individual, regardless of gender, can live free from discrimination and violence.

While access to affordable housing and healthcare is believed to be a fundamental right that we are passionate about promoting, The FEYReP shelter of Hope project has built and donated over 50 homes for indigent families and continues to advance our work in this direction. We are actively working to ensure that every family has a safe and stable place to call home, as well as the healthcare services they need to lead healthy lives. These are essential pillars for thriving communities, and together with our partners - you, we are committed to making them a reality.

Ending gender-based violence (GBV) is not just a priority; it's a necessity. We stand firmly against the injustices faced by women and girls, and we are dedicated to creating more temporary shelters and safe spaces where they can seek help and heal. Our programs focus on prevention, education, and advocacy to create a society in which violence is no longer tolerated and the full wrath of the law is constantly and timely served.

Additionally, addressing the challenges of drug harm reduction and human trafficking is crucial. We believe that every person deserves compassion, support, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Our initiatives aim to provide resources, education, and advocacy to combat these pressing issues, reinforcing our commitment to human dignity and justice for all.

As we move forward, I am pleased to invite you to join us in our mission. Whether through volunteering, advocating, or donating, your support makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Let us come together to create a future where our rural communities are empowered, equitable, and thriving.

Thank you for your belief in our vision and for standing with us as we work tirelessly for change.

 

With gratitude and hope,

 

Dr. (Mrs.) Martha Udom Emmanuel

Founder,

FEYReP

Our Causes

Health Interventions

'Health is wealth'. To this end, FEYRePseeks to address the health needs of members of Akwa Ibom communities through periodic medical outreaches. Though medical care can be expensive for th indigent, the benefit of timely Intervention cannot be under estimated. FEYReP therefore collaborates with other organizations to deliver free medical and specialised care to people.

Educational Intervention

Education is invaluable as such FEYReP's BACK TO SCHOOL project is focused on re-kitting school children with personal effects and stationeries to better prepare them for the school year.

It has been observed that children who are without basic school kits have confidence issues to the point of impacting their overall academic performance.

Gender Equality And Women Empowerment

Women play very important roles in our economy. Over 60% of the food produced in Akwa Ibom state is done by women either by farming or food processing.

Our state is rich in cassava, rice, seafood, oil palm etc. However the tedious and time consuming procedures involved in food processing greatly hampers economic development of rural farmers and leads to post harvest loses.

Advocacy

With our vision being to empower families and restore values in our youths, FEYReP embarks on massive awareness programmes to advocate for a society where healthy moral and ethical values are upheld to help foster a safe and secure environment for our women/girls to live and thrive. To this end, FEYReP has taken a bold STAND AGAINST RAPE AND VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS,...

Social Walfare

Because we care about human dignity at FEYReP, we advocate for an all inclusive society where all persons are seen, treated and regarded equally without discrimination to gender, age, physical abilities/ disabilities, beliefs, etc. We have fashioned programs and causes to cater for the elderly in our LIVE, LEARN and WORK project, we also advocate for the integration and inclusion of persons with ...

Human Rights And Justice For All

Despite the global outrage against gender-based violence and its attendant physical, emotional and psychological consequences on the survivors, their families and the larger community, Gender-based violence is still endemic in Nigeria and other parts of the world. The consequences of GBV is far-reaching especially sexual harassment, ...

News

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